Spicy cumin-infused turkey patties, topped with Monterey jack cheese, guacamole and a hearty portion of sautéed bell peppers, served with a side of tortilla chips, on a white plate atop a yellow woven tablecloth.

Fajita Turkey Burger

Name: Fajita Turkey Burger
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt and freshly ground pepper, if desired; 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast; ¼ cup salsa, drained; ¾ cup cilantro, divided; 2 onions, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; WHOLLY® guacamole classic or spicy dip, if desired; salsa, if desired; 5 reduced-calorie hamburger buns, split; ⅓ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Here’s a fajita recipe with all of the sizzle and none of the guilt. Spicy, cumin-infused patties topped with sautéed bell peppers and guacamole. This Fajita Turkey Burger recipe is totally YUM!

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

5 Servings

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

teaspoon garlic powder

teaspoon chili powder

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

teaspoon paprika

salt and freshly ground pepper, if desired

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

1/4

cup salsa, drained

3/4

cup cilantro, divided

onions, sliced

green bell pepper, sliced

red bell pepper, sliced

WHOLLY® guacamole classic or spicy dip, if desired

salsa, if desired

reduced-calorie hamburger buns, split

1/3

cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

In small bowl, combine cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika and salt and pepper, if desired.

Mix ground turkey, half of spice mixture, drained salsa, and ½ cup cilantro; form into 5 (½-inch thick) patties. Lightly spray patties with cooking spray. Place patties in skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook 17 to 19 minutes, turning occasionally.

Always cook to well done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Meanwhile, coat large skillet with cooking spray. Cook onions, bell peppers and remaining spice mixture over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ¼ cup cilantro.

To assemble burgers, spread guacamole and salsa, if desired, on buns. Place burgers, cheese and vegetable mixture on buns.

Calories

260

Protein

29g

Carbohydrates

23g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat

Cholesterol

60mg